Biggest changeRisks Associated with Our Business ● We will need substantial additional funding and may be unable to raise capital when needed, which could force us to delay, reduce, eliminate or abandon growth initiatives or product development programs. ● The markets in which we operate are highly competitive, and we may not be able to effectively compete against other providers of medical devices, particularly those with greater resources. ● We have finite resources, which may restrict our success in commercializing our current products and other products we may develop, and we may be unsuccessful in entering into or maintaining third-party arrangements to support our internal efforts. ● If we are unable to deploy and maintain effective sales, marketing and medical affairs capabilities, we will have difficulty achieving market awareness and selling our tests and other products. ● Our products may never achieve market acceptance. ● Recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations may significantly affect payors’ willingness to cover, and healthcare providers’ willingness to prescribe, our products. ● We or our third-party manufacturers may not have the manufacturing and processing capacity to meet the production requirements of clinical testing or consumer demand in a timely manner. ● If demand for our EsoGuard test grows, we may lack adequate facility space and capabilities to meet increased processing requirements.
Biggest changeThese events could reduce the percentage equity interest of PAVmed in Lucid, and thereby reduce its influence over matters subject to a shareholder vote and otherwise adversely affect your investment in PAVmed. ● Servicing our indebtedness may require a significant amount of cash, and the restrictive covenants contained in the documents that govern our indebtedness and preferred stock could adversely affect our business plan, liquidity, financial condition, and results of operations. 22 Risks Associated with Our Business ● We will need substantial additional funding and may be unable to raise capital when needed, which could force us to delay, reduce, eliminate or abandon growth initiatives or product development programs. ● The markets in which we operate are highly competitive, and we may not be able to effectively compete against other providers of medical devices, particularly those with greater resources. ● We have finite resources, which may restrict our success in commercializing our current products and other products we may develop, and we may be unsuccessful in entering into or maintaining third-party arrangements to support our internal efforts. ● If we are unable to deploy and maintain effective sales, marketing and medical affairs capabilities, we will have difficulty achieving market awareness and selling our tests and other products. ● Our products may never achieve market acceptance. ● Recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations may significantly affect payors’ willingness to cover, and healthcare providers’ willingness to prescribe, our products. ● We or our third-party manufacturers may not have the manufacturing and processing capacity to meet the production requirements of clinical testing or consumer demand in a timely manner. ● If demand for our EsoGuard test grows, we may lack adequate facility space and capabilities to meet increased processing requirements.
The market price for our common stock may be influenced by many factors, including the following: ● factors in the public trading market for our stock that may produce price movements that may or may not comport with macro, industry or company-specific fundamentals, including, without limitation, the sentiment of retail investors (including as may be expressed on financial trading and other social media sites and online forums), the direct access by retail investors to broadly available trading platforms, the amount and status of short interest in our securities, access to margin debt, trading in options and other derivatives on our common stock and any related hedging and other trading factors; ● speculation in the press or investment community about our company or industry; ● our ability to successfully commercialize, and realize revenues from sales of, any products we may develop; ● the performance, safety and side effects of any products we may develop; ● the success of competitive products or technologies; ● results of clinical studies of any products we may develop or those of our competitors; ● regulatory or legal developments in the U.S. and other countries, especially changes in laws or regulations applicable to any products we may develop; 36 ● introductions and announcements of new products by us, our commercialization partners, or our competitors, and the timing of these introductions or announcements; ● actions taken by regulatory agencies with respect to our products, clinical studies, manufacturing process or sales and marketing terms; ● variations in our financial results or those of companies that are perceived to be similar to us; ● the success of our efforts to acquire or in-license additional products or other products we may develop; ● developments concerning our collaborations, including but not limited to those with our sources of manufacturing supply and our commercialization partners; ● developments concerning our ability to bring our manufacturing processes to scale in a cost-effective manner; ● announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments; ● developments or disputes concerning patents or other proprietary rights, including patents, litigation matters and our ability to obtain patent protection for our products; ● our ability or inability to raise additional capital and the terms on which we raise it; ● the recruitment or departure of key personnel; ● changes in the structure of healthcare payment systems; ● market conditions in the medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors; ● actual or anticipated changes in earnings estimates or changes in stock market analyst recommendations regarding our common stock, other comparable companies or our industry generally; ● trading volume of our common stock; ● sales of our common stock by us or our stockholders; ● general economic, industry and market conditions; and ● the other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section.
The market price for our common stock may be influenced by many factors, including the following: ● factors in the public trading market for our stock that may produce price movements that may or may not comport with macro, industry or company-specific fundamentals, including, without limitation, the sentiment of retail investors (including as may be expressed on financial trading and other social media sites and online forums), the direct access by retail investors to broadly available trading platforms, the amount and status of short interest in our securities, access to margin debt, trading in options and other derivatives on our common stock and any related hedging and other trading factors; ● speculation in the press or investment community about our company or industry; ● our ability to successfully commercialize, and realize revenues from sales of, any products we may develop; ● the performance, safety and side effects of any products we may develop; ● the success of competitive products or technologies; ● results of clinical studies of any products we may develop or those of our competitors; ● regulatory or legal developments in the U.S. and other countries, especially changes in laws or regulations applicable to any products we may develop; ● introductions and announcements of new products by us, our commercialization partners, or our competitors, and the timing of these introductions or announcements; ● actions taken by regulatory agencies with respect to our products, clinical studies, manufacturing process or sales and marketing terms; ● variations in our financial results or those of companies that are perceived to be similar to us; ● the success of our efforts to acquire or in-license additional products or other products we may develop; ● developments concerning our collaborations, including but not limited to those with our sources of manufacturing supply and our commercialization partners; ● developments concerning our ability to bring our manufacturing processes to scale in a cost-effective manner; ● announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments; ● developments or disputes concerning patents or other proprietary rights, including patents, litigation matters and our ability to obtain patent protection for our products; ● our ability or inability to raise additional capital and the terms on which we raise it; ● the recruitment or departure of key personnel; ● changes in the structure of healthcare payment systems; ● market conditions in the medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors; ● actual or anticipated changes in earnings estimates or changes in stock market analyst recommendations regarding our common stock, other comparable companies or our industry generally; ● trading volume of our common stock; ● sales of our common stock by us or our stockholders; ● general economic, industry and market conditions; and ● the other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section.
Because we have not generated substantial revenue or cash flow to date, unless we are able to generate substantial revenue in the near-term (which we do not anticipate being able to do), we will require additional funds to: ● Continue our research and development; ● Pursue clinical trials; ● Commercialize our new products and services; ● Achieve market acceptance of our products and services; ● Establish and expand our sales, marketing, and distribution capabilities for our products and services; ● Protect our intellectual property rights or defend, in litigation or otherwise, any claims we infringe third-party patents or other intellectual property rights; and ● Invest in businesses, products and technologies, although we currently have no commitments or agreements relating to do so.
Because we have not in the near term generated substantial revenue or cash flow to date, unless we are able to generate substantial revenue in the near-term (which we do not anticipate being able to do), we will require additional funds to: ● Continue our research and development; ● Pursue clinical trials; ● Commercialize our new products and services; ● Achieve market acceptance of our products and services; ● Establish and expand our sales, marketing, and distribution capabilities for our products and services; ● Protect our intellectual property rights or defend, in litigation or otherwise, any claims we infringe third-party patents or other intellectual property rights; and ● Acquire or otherwise invest in businesses, products and technologies, although we currently have no commitments or agreements relating to do so.
Moreover, because we are incorporated in Delaware, we are governed by the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”), which prohibits a person who owns in excess of 15.0% of our outstanding voting stock from merging or combining with us for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person acquired in excess of 15.0% of our outstanding voting stock, unless the merger or combination is approved in a prescribed manner.
Moreover, because we are incorporated in Delaware, we are governed by the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”), which prohibits a person who owns in excess of 15.0% of our outstanding voting stock from merging or combining with us for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person acquired in excess of 15.0% of our outstanding voting stock, unless the merger or combination is approved in a prescribed manner. 47
In addition, the terms of any such investment into our subsidiaries could contain covenants and other restrictions that impair PAVmed’s control over such subsidiaries or the manner in which such subsidiaries operate. There can be no assurance that our common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market or another national securities exchange.
In addition, the terms of any such investment into our subsidiaries could contain covenants and other restrictions that impair PAVmed’s control over such subsidiaries or the manner in which such subsidiaries operate. 25 There can be no assurance that our common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market or another national securities exchange.
These convertible securities will also reduce the proceeds distributable to our shareholders, including any distributions of the proceeds of any sale of the shares of Lucid Diagnostics held by us or any other transaction involved a disposition of one of our subsidiaries. 37 We do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock at this time.
These convertible securities will also reduce the proceeds distributable to our shareholders, including any distributions of the proceeds of any sale of the shares of Lucid Diagnostics held by us or any other transaction involved a disposition of one of our subsidiaries. We do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock at this time.
If an active market is not sustained for any reason, it may be difficult for you to sell your securities at the time you wish to sell them, at a price that is attractive to you, or at all. Our stock price may be volatile, and purchasers of our securities could incur substantial losses.
If an active market is not sustained for any reason, it may be difficult for you to sell your securities at the time you wish to sell them, at a price that is attractive to you, or at all. 43 Our stock price may be volatile, and purchasers of our securities could incur substantial losses.
If we do not have, or are not able to obtain, sufficient funds, we may have to delay product development initiatives or license to third parties the rights to commercialize products or technologies we would otherwise seek to market. We also may have to reduce marketing, customer support or other resources devoted to our products.
If we do not have, or are not able to obtain, sufficient funds, we may have to delay product acquisition or development initiatives or license to third parties the rights to commercialize products or technologies we would otherwise seek to market. We also may have to reduce marketing, customer support or other resources devoted to our products.
In addition, insurance coverage is increasingly expensive. We may not be able to maintain insurance coverage at a reasonable cost or in an amount adequate to satisfy any liability that may arise. We may not be able to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights, which could impair our competitive position.
In addition, insurance coverage is increasingly expensive. We may not be able to maintain insurance coverage at a reasonable cost or in an amount adequate to satisfy any liability that may arise. 32 We may not be able to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights, which could impair our competitive position.
If we have underestimated our insurance needs with respect to an interruption, or if an interruption is not subject to coverage under our insurance policies, we may not be able to cover our losses. We may make investments in products we have not yet developed, and those investments may not be realized.
If we have underestimated our insurance needs with respect to an interruption, or if an interruption is not subject to coverage under our insurance policies, we may not be able to cover our losses. 30 We may make investments in products we have not yet developed, and those investments may not be realized.
In our December 31, 2024 consolidated financial statements, we have concluded and stated that our recurring losses from operations, recurring cash flows used in operations and the requirement that we will need to raise additional capital in order to fund our ongoing operations beyond March 2026 raise substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.
In our December 31, 2025 consolidated financial statements, we have concluded and stated that our recurring losses from operations, recurring cash flows used in operations and the requirement that we will need to raise additional capital in order to fund our ongoing operations beyond March 2026 raise substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.
Risks Associated with Ownership of Our Common Stock ● We may issue shares of our common and /or preferred stock in the future which could reduce the equity interest of our stockholders and might cause a change in control of our ownership. ● The holder of our convertible debt and the holder of our Series C Preferred Stock have certain rights with respect to the shares in Lucid Diagnostics that we own, which may have a material impact on the return on any investment in shares of our common stock. ● Our management and their affiliates control a substantial interest in us and thus may influence certain actions requiring a stockholder vote. ● A robust public market for our common stock may not be sustained, which could affect your ability to sell our common stock or depress the market price of our common stock. ● Our stock price may be volatile, and purchasers of our securities could incur substantial losses. ● Our outstanding warrants and other convertible securities may have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock and the value of your investment in us. ● We do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock at this time. ● We have made distributions of shares of Lucid common stock to our shareholders in the past, but there is no assurance we will do so in the future. ● We are subject to evolving corporate governance and public disclosure expectations and regulations that impact compliance costs and risks of noncompliance. ● We incur significant costs as a result of our and Lucid Diagnostics operating as a public company, and our management will be required to devote substantial time to compliance initiatives. ● If we experience material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting in the future, our business may be harmed. ● If securities or industry analysts do not publish research, or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research, about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline. ● Provisions in our corporate charter documents and under Delaware law could make an acquisition of us more difficult and may prevent attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current management. 21 Risks Related to Financial Position and Capital Resources We have incurred operating losses since our inception and may not be able to achieve profitability.
Risks Associated with Ownership of Our Common Stock ● We may issue shares of our common and/or preferred stock in the future (including shares of our common stock upon exercise of the outstanding Series D warrants) which could reduce the equity interest of our stockholders and might cause a change in control of our ownership. ● The holder of our debt has certain rights with respect to the shares in Lucid Diagnostics that we own, which may have a material impact on the return on any investment in shares of our common stock. ● Our management and their affiliates control a substantial interest in us and thus may influence certain actions requiring a stockholder vote. ● A robust public market for our common stock may not be sustained, which could affect your ability to sell our common stock or depress the market price of our common stock. ● Our stock price may be volatile, and purchasers of our securities could incur substantial losses. ● Our outstanding warrants and other convertible securities may have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock and the value of your investment in us. ● We do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock at this time. ● We have made distributions of shares of Lucid common stock to our shareholders in the past, but there is no assurance we will do so in the future. ● We are subject to evolving corporate governance and public disclosure expectations and regulations that impact compliance costs and risks of noncompliance. ● We incur significant costs as a result of our and Lucid Diagnostics operating as a public company, and our management will be required to devote substantial time to compliance initiatives. ● If we experience material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting in the future, our business may be harmed. ● If securities or industry analysts do not publish research, or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research, about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline. ● Provisions in our corporate charter documents and under Delaware law could make an acquisition of us more difficult and may prevent attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current management. 24 Risks Related to Financial Position and Capital Resources We have incurred operating losses since our inception and may not be able to achieve profitability.
Although our management determined that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2024, we may experience material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting in the future. Any necessary remediation efforts would place a significant burden on management and add increased pressure to our financial resources and processes.
Although our management determined that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2025, we may experience material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting in the future. Any necessary remediation efforts would place a significant burden on management and add increased pressure to our financial resources and processes.
If we are successful in raising capital through our subsidiaries, such transaction would dilute PAVmed’s (and accordingly, our shareholders’) interest in such subsidiaries, which in turn could reduce the proceeds available to PAVmed (and its shareholders) upon any disposition or liquidation of such subsidiaries.
If we are successful in raising capital directly or through our subsidiaries, such transaction would dilute our shareholders' interests in PAVmed, and/or PAVmed’s (and accordingly, our shareholders’) interest in such subsidiaries, which in turn could reduce the proceeds available to PAVmed and its shareholders upon any disposition or liquidation of PAVmed or any such subsidiaries.
This further exhausts management and other personnel resources that could be used for other revenue-generating activities. 38 If we experience material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting in the future, our business may be harmed.
This further exhausts management and other personnel resources that could be used for other revenue-generating activities. 46 If we experience material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting in the future, our business may be harmed.
While PAVmed still has a significant ownership interest in Lucid in such event, the more its interest in Lucid is diluted, the less influence it will have on matters requiring shareholder approval, including the election of Lucid’s board of directors.
While PAVmed may still have a significant ownership interest in Lucid in such event, the more its interest in Lucid is diluted, the less influence it will have on matters requiring shareholder approval, including the election of Lucid’s board of directors.
They could also result in a more restrictive label or the delay or denial of regulatory approval by the FDA or other comparable foreign regulatory authority. 27 Additionally, even after receipt of marketing approval of our products and services, if we or others later identify undesirable side effects or even deaths caused by such product, a number of potentially significant negative consequences could result, including: ● we may be forced to recall such product and suspend the marketing of such product; ● regulatory authorities may withdraw their approvals of such product; ● regulatory authorities may require additional warnings on the label that could diminish the usage or otherwise limit the commercial success of such products; ● the FDA or other regulatory bodies may issue safety alerts, Dear Healthcare Provider letters, press releases or other communications containing warnings about such product; ● the FDA may require the establishment or modification of Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategies or a comparable foreign regulatory authority may require the establishment or modification of a similar strategy that may, for instance, restrict distribution of our products and impose burdensome implementation requirements on us; ● we may be required to change the way the product is administered or conduct additional clinical trials; ● we could be sued and held liable for harm caused to subjects or patients; ● we may be subject to litigation or product liability claims; and ● our reputation may suffer.
Additionally, even after receipt of marketing approval of our products and services, if we or others later identify undesirable side effects or even deaths caused by such product, a number of potentially significant negative consequences could result, including: ● we may be forced to recall such product and suspend the marketing of such product; ● regulatory authorities may withdraw their approvals of such product; ● regulatory authorities may require additional warnings on the label that could diminish the usage or otherwise limit the commercial success of such products; ● the FDA or other regulatory bodies may issue safety alerts, Dear Healthcare Provider letters, press releases or other communications containing warnings about such product; ● the FDA may require the establishment or modification of Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategies or a comparable foreign regulatory authority may require the establishment or modification of a similar strategy that may, for instance, restrict distribution of our products and impose burdensome implementation requirements on us; ● we may be required to change the way the product is administered or conduct additional clinical trials; ● we could be sued and held liable for harm caused to subjects or patients; ● we may be subject to litigation or product liability claims; and ● our reputation may suffer.
We or our third-party manufacturers may encounter difficulties with these processes at any time that could result in delays in clinical trials, regulatory submissions or the commercialization of products. Initially, we will not directly manufacture our products and will rely on third parties to do so for us.
We or our third-party manufacturers may encounter difficulties with these processes at any time that could result in delays in clinical trials, regulatory submissions or the commercialization of products. Currently, we do not directly manufacture our products and rely on third parties to do so for us.
This reduced percentage would be further diluted in the event of future convertible debt or stock issuances by Lucid or by issuances under Lucid’s long-term incentive plan and employee stock purchase plan.
This percentage would be diluted in the event of future convertible debt or stock issuances by Lucid or by issuances under Lucid’s long-term incentive plan and employee stock purchase plan.
On such date, each PAVmed shareholder as of the January 15, 2024 record date received a stock dividend of approximately 38 shares of Lucid common stock for every 100 shares of PAVmed common stock they held as of such date.
On such date, each PAVmed shareholder as of the January 15, 2024 record date received a stock dividend of approximately 38 shares of Lucid common stock for approximately every 3 shares of PAVmed common stock they held as of such date.
To grow our business as planned, we must expand our sales, marketing and customer support capabilities, which will involve developing and administering our commercial infrastructure and/or collaborative commercial arrangements and partnerships. We must also maintain satisfactory arrangements for the manufacture and distribution of our tests and other products.
To grow our business as planned, we must expand our acquisition, research and development sales, marketing and customer support capabilities, which will involve developing and administering our commercial infrastructure and/or collaborative commercial arrangements and partnerships. We must also maintain satisfactory arrangements for the manufacture and distribution of our tests and other products.
These factors include: ● varying practices of the regulatory, tax, judicial and administrative bodies in the U.S. and other jurisdictions where we operate; ● potentially burdensome taxation and changes in domestic and foreign tariffs; ● challenges associated with cultural differences, languages and distance; ● differences in clinical practices, needs, products, modalities and preferences; ● longer payment cycles in some countries; ● credit risks of many kinds; ● legal and regulatory differences and restrictions; ● currency exchange fluctuations; ● foreign exchange controls that might prevent us from repatriating cash earned in certain countries; ● political and economic instability and export restrictions; ● variability in sterilization requirements for multi-usage surgical devices; ● potential adverse tax consequences; ● higher cost associated with doing business internationally; ● challenges in implementing educational programs required by our approach to doing business; ● negative economic developments in economies around the world and the instability of governments, including the threat of war, terrorist attacks, epidemic or civil unrest; ● adverse changes in laws and governmental policies, especially those affecting trade and investment; ● health epidemics and /or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, epidemics resulting from the Ebola virus, or the enterovirus, or the avian influenza virus, or the pandemic resulting from a novel strain of a coronavirus designated “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2” - or “SARS-CoV-2”, which may adversely affect our workforce as well as our local suppliers and customers; ● import or export licensing requirements imposed by governments; ● differing labor standards; ● differing levels of protection of intellectual property; and ● the threat that our operations or property could be subject to nationalization and expropriation.
These factors include: ● varying practices of the regulatory, tax, judicial and administrative bodies in the U.S. and other jurisdictions where we operate; ● potentially burdensome taxation and changes in domestic and foreign tariffs; ● challenges associated with cultural differences, languages and distance; ● differences in clinical practices, needs, products, modalities and preferences; ● longer payment cycles in some countries; ● credit risks of many kinds; ● legal and regulatory differences and restrictions; ● currency exchange fluctuations; ● foreign exchange controls that might prevent us from repatriating cash earned in certain countries; ● political and economic instability and export restrictions; ● variability in sterilization requirements for multi-usage surgical devices; ● potential adverse tax consequences; ● higher cost associated with doing business internationally; ● challenges in implementing educational programs required by our approach to doing business; ● negative economic developments in economies around the world and the instability of governments, including the threat of war, terrorist attacks, epidemic or civil unrest; ● adverse changes in laws and governmental policies, especially those affecting trade and investment; ● health epidemics and /or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, epidemics resulting from the Ebola virus, or the enterovirus, or the avian influenza virus, or the pandemic resulting from a novel strain of a coronavirus designated “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2” - or “SARS-CoV-2”, which may adversely affect our workforce as well as our local suppliers and customers; ● import or export licensing requirements imposed by governments; ● differing labor standards; ● differing levels of protection of intellectual property; and ● the threat that our operations or property could be subject to nationalization and expropriation. 35 Failure in our information technology or storage systems could significantly disrupt our operations and our research and development efforts, which could adversely impact our revenues, as well as our research, development and commercialization efforts.
If we or a third party discover previously unknown problems with a product, such as adverse events of unanticipated severity or frequency, or problems with the facility where the product is manufactured, a regulatory authority may impose restrictions on that product, the manufacturer or us, including requiring withdrawal of the product from the market or suspension of manufacturing. 33 Healthcare reform measures, including those targeting Medicare or Medicaid, could hinder or prevent our products’ commercial success.
If we or a third party discover previously unknown problems with a product, such as adverse events of unanticipated severity or frequency, or problems with the facility where the product is manufactured, a regulatory authority may impose restrictions on that product, the manufacturer or us, including requiring withdrawal of the product from the market or suspension of manufacturing. 39 Healthcare reform measures, including those targeting Medicare or Medicaid, could hinder or prevent our products ’ commercial success.
Among others, these provisions include the following. ● our Board of Directors is divided into three classes with staggered three-year terms which may delay or prevent a change of our management or a change in control; ● our Board of Directors has the right to elect directors to fill a vacancy created by the expansion of our Board of Directors or the resignation, death or removal of a director, which will prevent stockholders from being able to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors; ● our certificate of incorporation prohibits cumulative voting in the election of directors, which limits the ability of minority stockholders to elect director candidates; ● our stockholders are required to provide advance notice and additional disclosures in order to nominate individuals for election to our Board of Directors or to propose matters that can be acted upon at a stockholders’ meeting, which may discourage or deter a potential acquirer from conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect the acquirer’s own slate of directors or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our company; and ● our Board of Directors is able to issue, without stockholder approval, shares of undesignated preferred stock, which makes it possible for our Board of Directors to issue preferred stock with voting or other rights or preferences that could impede the success of any attempt to acquire us.
Among others, these provisions include the following. ● our Board of Directors has the right to elect directors to fill a vacancy created by the expansion of our Board of Directors or the resignation, death or removal of a director, which will prevent stockholders from being able to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors; ● our certificate of incorporation prohibits cumulative voting in the election of directors, which limits the ability of minority stockholders to elect director candidates; ● our stockholders are required to provide advance notice and additional disclosures in order to nominate individuals for election to our Board of Directors or to propose matters that can be acted upon at a stockholders’ meeting, which may discourage or deter a potential acquirer from conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect the acquirer’s own slate of directors or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our company; and ● our Board of Directors is able to issue, without stockholder approval, shares of undesignated preferred stock, which makes it possible for our Board of Directors to issue preferred stock with voting or other rights or preferences that could impede the success of any attempt to acquire us.
Our certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 250,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share, and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.001 per share.
Our certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 25,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share, and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.001 per share.
As a result, we expect to continue to incur operating losses for the foreseeable future. We have concluded there is substantial doubt of our ability to continue as a going concern and our independent registered public accounting firm’s report on our financial statements contains an explanatory paragraph describing our ability to continue as a going concern.
As a result, we expect to continue to incur operating losses for the foreseeable future. We have concluded there is substantial doubt of our ability to continue as a going concern and our independent registered public accounting firm ’ s report on our financial statements contains an explanatory paragraph describing our ability to continue as a going concern.
For example, we may be required to repay the outstanding principal balance and accrued but unpaid interest, along with a premium, upon the occurrence of certain changes of control or an event of default.
Moreover, we may be required to repay the outstanding principal balance and accrued but unpaid interest, along with a premium, upon the occurrence of certain changes of control or an event of default.
Notwithstanding that we were recently able to raise capital directly into PAVmed and that we believe we have sufficient access to capital (including under our management services agreement with Lucid Diagnostics) to maintain our current level of business activity, we intend to raise additional capital, likely through each of our subsidiaries, to support any business growth.
Notwithstanding that we were recently able to raise capital directly into PAVmed and that we believe we have sufficient access to capital (including under our management services agreement with Lucid Diagnostics) to maintain our current level of business activity, we intend to raise additional capital, directly or through each of our subsidiaries, to support any business growth and our long term business operations.
If the Company’s medical products cause or contribute to a death or a serious injury, or malfunction in certain ways, we will be subject to medical device reporting regulations, which can result in voluntary corrective actions or agency enforcement actions.
If the Company ’ s medical products cause or contribute to a death or a serious injury, or malfunction in certain ways, we will be subject to medical device reporting regulations, which can result in voluntary corrective actions or agency enforcement actions.
If Lucid Diagnostics is unable to continue to make any such cash payments we elect to receive, or if we are so required to reserve 50% of the management services agreement fees we receive, or if Lucid Diagnostics determines to terminate the management services agreement (i.e., because it retains its own management team to oversee its operations), and PAVmed is unable to raise sufficient capital itself, it may not have sufficient capital to fund its operations, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our business.
If Lucid Diagnostics is unable to continue to make any such cash payments we elect to receive, or if Lucid Diagnostics determines to terminate the management services agreement (i.e., because it retains its own management team to oversee its operations), and PAVmed is unable to raise sufficient capital itself, it may not have sufficient capital to fund its operations, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our ability to make payments of the principal of, to pay interest on, or to redeem our indebtedness in cash, depends on our future performance, which is subject to economic, financial, competitive and other factors beyond our control.
Our ability to make payments of the principal of, to pay interest on, or to redeem our indebtedness in cash, and to meet our minimum cash balance obligations, depends on our future performance, which is subject to economic, financial, competitive and other factors beyond our control.
If the Company is found to be promoting the use of its devices for unapproved or “off-label” uses or engaging in other noncompliant activities, the Company may be subject to recalls, seizures, fines, penalties, injunctions, adverse publicity, prosecution, or other adverse actions, resulting in damage to its reputation and business.
If the Company is found to be promoting the use of its devices for unapproved or “ off-label ” uses or engaging in other noncompliant activities, the Company may be subject to recalls, seizures, fines, penalties, injunctions, adverse publicity, prosecution, or other adverse actions, resulting in damage to its reputation and business.
We have not generated material revenue from operations to date, and our business may not generate cash flow from operations in the future sufficient to service our indebtedness and make necessary capital expenditures. In addition, the September 2022 Senior Convertible Note contains, and any future indebtedness may contain, restrictive covenants, including financial covenants.
We have not generated material revenue from operations to date, and our business may not generate cash flow from operations in the future sufficient to service our indebtedness and make necessary capital expenditures. In addition, the 2026 Note contains, and any future indebtedness may contain, restrictive covenants, including financial covenants.
These risks are described more fully below and include, but are not limited to, risks relating to the following: Risks Related to Financial Position and Capital Resources ● We have incurred operating losses since our inception and may not be able to achieve profitability. ● We have concluded there is substantial doubt of our ability to continue as a going concern and our independent registered public accounting firm’s report on our financial statements contains an explanatory paragraph describing our ability to continue as a going concern. ● We have faced significant challenges raising capital under the current market conditions, and therefore are highly dependent on the ability of each of our subsidiaries to raise capital to fund its own and our operations. ● There can be no assurance that our common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market or another national securities exchange. ● Our subsidiary Lucid may issue shares of its common and/or preferred stock in the future, and the holder of our convertible debt may exchange such debt for our shares of Lucid common stock.
These risks are described more fully below and include, but are not limited to, risks relating to the following: Risks Related to Financial Position and Capital Resources ● We have incurred operating losses since our inception and may not be able to achieve profitability. ● We have concluded there is substantial doubt of our ability to continue as a going concern and our independent registered public accounting firm’s report on our financial statements contains an explanatory paragraph describing our ability to continue as a going concern. ● We and our subsidiaries have faced significant challenges raising capital under the current market conditions. ● There can be no assurance that our common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market or another national securities exchange. ● Our subsidiary Lucid may issue shares of its common and/or preferred stock in the future.
In addition, any such off-label use of the Company’s products may increase the risk of injury to patients, and, in turn, the risk of product liability claims, and such claims are expensive to defend and could divert the Company’s management’s attention and result in substantial damage awards against the Company. 35 Risks Associated with Ownership of Our Common Stock We may issue shares of our common and /or preferred stock in the future which could reduce the equity interest of our stockholders and might cause a change in control of our ownership.
In addition, any such off-label use of the Company’s products may increase the risk of injury to patients, and, in turn, the risk of product liability claims, and such claims are expensive to defend and could divert the Company’s management’s attention and result in substantial damage awards against the Company. 42 Risks Associated with Ownership of Our Common Stock We may issue shares of our common and/or preferred stock in the future (including shares of our common stock upon exercise of the outstanding Series D warrants) which could reduce the equity interest of our stockholders and might cause a change in control of our ownership.
Moreover, if these or any future facilities or our equipment were damaged or destroyed, or if we experience a significant disruption in our operations for any reason, our ability to continue to operate our business could be materially harmed. ● We may make investments in products we have not yet developed, and those investments may not be realized. ● We may not obtain the expected benefits of the incubator financing structure and may incur additional costs. ● Our products and services may become subject to unfavorable pricing regulations, third-party reimbursement practices or healthcare reform initiatives, thereby harming our business. ● Our products and services may cause serious adverse side effects or even death or have other properties that could delay or prevent their regulatory approval, limit the commercial desirability of an approved label or result in significant negative consequences following any marketing approval. ● Product liability lawsuits against us could cause us to incur substantial liabilities and to limit commercialization of any products that we may develop. ● We may not be able to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights, which could impair our competitive position. ● We may be subject to intellectual property infringement claims by third parties which could be costly to defend, divert management’s attention and resources, and may result in liability. ● Competitors may violate our intellectual property rights, and we may bring litigation to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights, which may result in substantial expense and may divert our attention from implementing our business strategy. ● Our business may suffer if we are unable to manage our growth. ● Our ability to be successful will be totally dependent upon the efforts of our key personnel. ● Our officers and directors have fiduciary obligations to other companies and, accordingly, may have conflicts of interest in determining to which entity a particular business opportunity should be presented. ● Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by the political and economic conditions of the countries in which we conduct business. ● Failure in our information technology or storage systems could significantly disrupt our operations and our research and development efforts, which could adversely impact our revenues, as well as our research, development and commercialization efforts. ● We may become the subject of various claims, threats of litigation, litigation or investigations which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or price of our common stock. 20 Risks Associated with Healthcare Regulation, Billing and Reimbursement, and Product Safety and Effectiveness ● If private or governmental third-party payors do not maintain reimbursement for our products at adequate reimbursement rates, we may be unable to successfully commercialize our products which would limit or slow our revenue generation and likely have a material adverse effect on our business. ● FDA has proposed a policy under which it would phase out its general enforcement discretion approach for LDTs so that IVDs manufactured at a laboratory would generally fall under the same enforcement approach as other IVDs.
Moreover, if these or any future facilities or our equipment were damaged or destroyed, or if we experience a significant disruption in our operations for any reason, our ability to continue to operate our business could be materially harmed. ● We may make investments in products we have not yet developed, and those investments may not be realized. ● Our products and services may become subject to unfavorable pricing regulations, third-party reimbursement practices or healthcare reform initiatives, thereby harming our business. ● Our products and services may cause serious adverse side effects or even death or have other properties that could delay or prevent their regulatory approval, limit the commercial desirability of an approved label or result in significant negative consequences following any marketing approval. ● Product liability lawsuits against us could cause us to incur substantial liabilities and to limit commercialization of any products that we may develop. ● We may not be able to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights, which could impair our competitive position. ● We may be subject to intellectual property infringement claims by third parties which could be costly to defend, divert management’s attention and resources, and may result in liability. ● Competitors may violate our intellectual property rights, and we may bring litigation to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights, which may result in substantial expense and may divert our attention from implementing our business strategy. ● Our business may suffer if we are unable to manage our growth. ● Our ability to be successful will be totally dependent upon the efforts of our key personnel. ● Our officers and directors have fiduciary obligations to other companies and, accordingly, may have conflicts of interest in determining to which entity a particular business opportunity should be presented. ● Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by the political and economic conditions of the countries in which we conduct business. ● Failure in our information technology or storage systems could significantly disrupt our operations and our research and development efforts, which could adversely impact our revenues, as well as our research, development and commercialization efforts. ● We may become the subject of various claims, threats of litigation, litigation or investigations which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or price of our common stock. 23 Risks Associated with Healthcare Regulation, Billing and Reimbursement, and Product Safety and Effectiveness ● If private or governmental third-party payors do not maintain reimbursement for our products at adequate reimbursement rates, we may be unable to successfully commercialize our products which would limit or slow our revenue generation and likely have a material adverse effect on our business. ● Any future products or services we may develop may not be approved for sale in the U.S. or in any other country.
Moreover, achieving and sustaining compliance with applicable federal and state privacy, security and fraud laws may prove costly. 34 The Company’s medical products may in the future be subject to product recalls that could harm its reputation, business and financial results.
Moreover, achieving and sustaining compliance with applicable federal and state privacy, security and fraud laws may prove costly. 41 The Company ’ s medical products may in the future be subject to product recalls that could harm its reputation, business and financial results.
Most recently, on January 23, 2025, the Company received a notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq stating that, for the prior 30 consecutive business days (through January 22, 2025), the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock had been below the minimum of $1 per share required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).
As previously reported, on January 23, 2025, the Company had received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications department stating that, for the prior 30 consecutive business days (through January 22, 2025), the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock had been below the minimum of $1 per share required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).
The debt service requirements of any other permitted indebtedness we incur or issue in the future, as well as the restrictive covenants contained in the governing documents for any such indebtedness, could intensify these risks.
The debt service requirements of any other permitted indebtedness we incur or issue in the future, as well as the restrictive covenants contained in the governing documents for any such indebtedness, could intensify these risks. For example, we may fall out of compliance such restrictive covenants.
There is no assurance that our subsidiaries will be able to raise capital as needed to fund its operations, or that any of them will be able to do so on commercially reasonable terms.
There is no assurance that we or our subsidiaries will be able to raise capital as needed to fund our or their future operations, or that any of us or them will be able to do so on commercially reasonable terms.
However, there can be no assurance that MolDx will determine that EsoGuard meets the criteria for coverage as specified in the LCD. If Lucid is not granted coverage, or if a determination is substantially delayed, that could have a material adverse effect on Lucid’s ability to commercialize EsoGuard.
However, there can be no assurance that MolDx will determine that we meet the criteria for coverage as specified in the LCD. If we are not granted coverage, or if a determination is substantially delayed, that could have a material adverse effect on our ability to commercialize EsoGuard.
We and our subsidiaries may be required to repay or redeem, or to pay interest on, the September 2022 Senior Convertible Note or any future permitted indebtedness incurred by us or our subsidiaries, in cash.
We and our subsidiaries may be required to repay or redeem, or to pay interest on, the 2026 Note or any future permitted indebtedness incurred by us or our subsidiaries, in cash.
The holder of our convertible debt and the holder of our Series C Preferred Stock have certain rights with respect to the shares in Lucid Diagnostics that we own, which may have a material impact on the return on any investment in shares of our common stock.
The holder of our debt has certain rights with respect to the shares in Lucid Diagnostics that we own, which may have a material impact on the return on any investment in shares of our common stock.
We are limited in shares available for issuance under our long-term incentive plan, which could limit our ability to attract and retain key personnel, until such amount is increased.
We are limited in shares available for issuance under our long-term incentive plan, which could limit our ability to attract and retain key personnel, until such amount is increased. An inability to attract and retain key personnel may impact our ability to continue and grow our operations.
A number of factors may limit the market acceptance of any of our products, including: ● the timing of regulatory approvals of our products and services and market entry compared to competitive products; ● the effectiveness of our products and services, including any potential side effects, as compared to alternative treatments; ● the rate of adoption of our products and services by hospitals, doctors and nurses and acceptance by the health care community; ● the labeling and /or inserts required by regulatory authorities for each of our products and services; ● the competitive features of our products and services, including price, as compared to other similar products and services; ● the availability of insurance or other third-party reimbursement, such as Medicare, for patients using our products and services; ● the extent and success of our marketing efforts and those of our collaborators; and ● unfavorable publicity concerning our products and services or similar products and services.
A number of factors may limit the market acceptance of any of our products, including: ● the timing of regulatory approvals of our products and services and market entry compared to competitive products; ● the effectiveness of our products and services, including any potential side effects, as compared to alternative treatments; ● the rate of adoption of our products and services by hospitals, doctors and nurses and acceptance by the health care community; ● the labeling and /or inserts required by regulatory authorities for each of our products and services; ● the competitive features of our products and services, including price, as compared to other similar products and services; ● the availability of insurance or other third-party reimbursement, such as Medicare, for patients using our products and services; ● the extent and success of our marketing efforts and those of our collaborators; and ● unfavorable publicity concerning our products and services or similar products and services. 29 Recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations may significantly affect payors ’ willingness to cover, and healthcare providers ’ willingness to prescribe, our products.
These competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources than we have and may be better able to: ● respond to new technologies or technical standards; ● react to changing customer requirements and expectations; ● acquire other companies to gain new technologies or products may displace our products; ● manufacture, market and sell products; ● acquire, prosecute, enforce and defend patents and other intellectual property; ● devote resources to the development, production, promotion, support and sale of products; and ● deliver a broad range of competitive products at lower prices. 24 We expect competition in the markets in which we participate to continue to increase as existing competitors improve or expand their product offerings.
These competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources than we have and may be better able to: ● respond to new technologies or technical standards; ● react to changing customer requirements and expectations; ● acquire other companies to gain new technologies or products may displace our products; ● manufacture, market and sell products; ● acquire, prosecute, enforce and defend patents and other intellectual property; ● devote resources to the development, production, promotion, support and sale of products; and ● deliver a broad range of competitive products at lower prices.
If PAVmed’s ownership interest in Lucid declines, PAVmed may no longer be deemed to primarily control Lucid for the purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”).
If PAVmed’s ownership interest (in terms of voting power) in Lucid declines, depending on the extent of such decline, PAVmed may no longer be deemed to primarily control Lucid for the purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”).
The results of the Company’s clinical trials may not support our product candidate claims or may result in the discovery of adverse side effects. As the Company’s clinical trials are completed as planned, it cannot be certain that study results will support product candidate claims or that the FDA or foreign regulatory authorities will agree with our conclusions regarding them.
As the Company’s clinical trials are completed as planned, it cannot be certain that study results will support product candidate claims or that the FDA or foreign regulatory authorities will agree with our conclusions regarding them.
It is also possible that patients enrolled in clinical trials will experience adverse side effects that are not currently part of the product candidate’s profile. Our principal ongoing clinical trials are those that relate to EsoGuard.
It is also possible that patients enrolled in clinical trials will experience adverse side effects that are not currently part of the product candidate’s profile.
If we fail to effectively manage our growth, our ability to execute our business strategy could be impaired. Any unanticipated rapid growth of our business may place a strain on our management, operations and financial systems. We need to ensure our existing systems and controls are adequate to support our business and its anticipated growth.
If we fail to effectively manage our growth, our ability to execute our business strategy could be impaired. Any unanticipated rapid growth of our business may place a strain on our management, operations and financial systems.
If PAVmed were forced to comply with the Investment Company Act, its operations would significantly change, and it would be prevented from successfully executing its business strategy. If PAVmed was forced to sell assets to avoid regulation under the Investment Company Act, it also could be prevented from successfully executing its business strategy.
If PAVmed were forced to comply with the Investment Company Act, its operations would significantly change, and it would be prevented from successfully executing its business strategy.
Given the serious public health risks of high profile adverse safety events with certain products, the FDA or other regulatory authorities may require, as a condition of approval, costly risk evaluation and mitigation strategies, which may include safety surveillance, restricted distribution and use, patient education, enhanced labeling, special packaging or labeling, expedited reporting of certain adverse events, preapproval of promotional materials and restrictions on direct-to-consumer advertising.
Given the serious public health risks of high profile adverse safety events with certain products, the FDA or other regulatory authorities may require, as a condition of approval, costly risk evaluation and mitigation strategies, which may include safety surveillance, restricted distribution and use, patient education, enhanced labeling, special packaging or labeling, expedited reporting of certain adverse events, preapproval of promotional materials and restrictions on direct-to-consumer advertising. 40 If we fail to comply with healthcare regulations, we could face substantial penalties and our business, operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
In addition, because of the challenges PAVmed has faced in terms of raising capital, we are highly dependent on our subsidiaries, including Lucid Diagnostics, as resources for funding our operations (notably, PAVmed may elect that Lucid Diagnostics satisfy its obligations under our management services agreement through cash payment and, under the terms of our outstanding convertible debt, we are required to elect to receive such payments in cash).
In addition, because of the challenges PAVmed has faced in terms of raising capital, we are highly dependent on our subsidiaries, including Lucid Diagnostics, as resources for funding our operations (notably, PAVmed has recently elected that Lucid Diagnostics satisfy its obligations under our management services agreement through cash payment).
Even if we or any future collaboration partner were to successfully obtain a regulatory approval for any product we may develop, any approval might contain significant limitations related to use restrictions for specified age groups, warnings, precautions or contraindications, or may be subject to burdensome post-approval study or risk management requirements.
Failure to obtain regulatory approvals in foreign jurisdictions will prevent us from marketing our products internationally. 38 Even if we or any future collaboration partner were to successfully obtain a regulatory approval for any product we may develop, any approval might contain significant limitations related to use restrictions for specified age groups, warnings, precautions or contraindications, or may be subject to burdensome post-approval study or risk management requirements.
If we are not successful in bringing one or more products to market, whether because we fail to address marketplace demand, fail to develop viable technologies or otherwise, we may not generate any revenues and our results of operations could be seriously harmed. 26 We may not obtain the expected benefits of the incubator financing structure and may incur additional costs.
If we are not successful in bringing one or more of these or any other products to market, whether because we fail to address marketplace demand, fail to develop viable technologies or otherwise, we may not generate any revenues and our results of operations could be seriously harmed.
Risks Associated with Healthcare Regulation, Billing and Reimbursement, and Product Safety and Effectiveness If private or governmental third-party payors do not maintain reimbursement for our products at adequate reimbursement rates, we may be unable to successfully commercialize our products which would limit or slow our revenue generation and likely have a material adverse effect on our business.
Any judgments or settlements in any pending litigation or future claims, litigation or investigation could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and price of our common stock. 36 Risks Associated with Healthcare Regulation, Billing and Reimbursement, and Product Safety and Effectiveness If private or governmental third-party payors do not maintain reimbursement for our products at adequate reimbursement rates, we may be unable to successfully commercialize our products which would limit or slow our revenue generation and likely have a material adverse effect on our business.
Any such failures could have a material impact on our ability to commercialize our products. 25 We or our third-party manufacturers may not have the manufacturing and processing capacity to meet the production requirements of clinical testing or consumer demand in a timely manner.
We or our third-party manufacturers may not have the manufacturing and processing capacity to meet the production requirements of clinical testing or consumer demand in a timely manner.
In some foreign markets, pricing remains subject to continuing governmental control even after initial approval is granted.
In many countries, the pricing review period begins after marketing approval is granted. In some foreign markets, pricing remains subject to continuing governmental control even after initial approval is granted.
Further, regulatory authorities must approve these manufacturing facilities before they can be used to manufacture drug products, and these facilities are subject to continual review and periodic inspections by the FDA and other regulatory authorities for compliance with cGMP regulations.
Further, these manufacturing facilities are subject to continual review and periodic inspections by the FDA and other regulatory authorities for compliance with cGMP regulations.
The unexpected loss of the services of our key personnel could have a detrimental effect on us. We may also be unable to attract and retain additional key personnel in the future.
We cannot assure you that any of our key personnel will remain with us for the immediate or foreseeable future. The unexpected loss of the services of our key personnel could have a detrimental effect on us. We may also be unable to attract and retain additional key personnel in the future.
Furthermore, the holders of our secured indebtedness could foreclose on their security interests in our assets.
Furthermore, the holder of our secured indebtedness could foreclose on its security interest in our assets.
Our trade secrets may be vulnerable to disclosure or misappropriation by employees, contractors and other persons. 28 We may be subject to intellectual property infringement claims by third parties which could be costly to defend, divert management’s attention and resources, and may result in liability. The medical device industry is characterized by vigorous protection and pursuit of intellectual property rights.
Our trade secrets may be vulnerable to disclosure or misappropriation by employees, contractors and other persons. 33 We may be subject to intellectual property infringement claims by third parties which could be costly to defend, divert management ’ s attention and resources, and may result in liability.
As of December 31, 2024, there were 11,198,977 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding, and, as of such date, we also had issued and outstanding: (i) stock options to purchase 1,065,319 shares of our common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $25.50 per share, with such total number inclusive of both stock options granted under the PAVmed Inc. 2014 Long-Term Incentive Equity Plan (“PAVmed 2014 Equity Plan”); 247,109 shares of our common stock reserved for issuance, but not subject to outstanding stock-based equity awards under the PAVmed 2014 Equity Plan; and 139,863 shares of our common stock reserved for issuance under the PAVmed Inc.
As of March 27, 2026, there were 6,383,089 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding, and, as of such date, we also had issued and outstanding: (i) stock options to purchase 84,315 shares of our common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $197.02 per share, with such total number inclusive of both stock options granted under the PAVmed Inc. 2014 Long-Term Incentive Equity Plan (“PAVmed 2014 Equity Plan”); 1,500,879 shares of our common stock reserved for issuance, but not subject to outstanding stock-based equity awards under the PAVmed 2014 Equity Plan; and 15,774 shares of our common stock reserved for issuance under the PAVmed Inc.
There is also no assurance that the holders will be willing to waive any future non-compliance with this or any other provision under the September 2022 Senior Convertible Note, or if they are willing to do so, if the terms on which they are so willing will be acceptable to us.
There is no assurance that the holder of the 2026 Note will be willing to waive any future non-compliance, or if they are willing to do so, if the terms on which they are so willing will be acceptable to us.
Most recently, in May 2023, a final Local Coverage Determination (“LCD”) L39256, entitled “ Molecular Testing for Detection of Upper Gastrointestinal Metaplasia, Dysplasia, and Neoplasia ” became effective on the CMS website by MAC Palmetto GBA.
Although CMS granted EsoGuard final Medicare payment determination of $1,938.01, effective January 1, 2021, we have not received a final Medicare local coverage determination from MolDx. Most recently, in May 2023, a LCD L39256, entitled “ Molecular Testing for Detection of Upper Gastrointestinal Metaplasia, Dysplasia, and Neoplasia ” became effective on the CMS website by MAC Palmetto GBA.
As noted below, federal and state coverage mandates may be deemed not to apply to EsoGuard and EsoCheck (or any other product or service we develop), may be interpreted in a manner unfavorable to us, may be difficult to enforce and are subject to repeal or modification.
As noted below, federal and state coverage mandates may be deemed not to apply to EsoGuard and EsoCheck (or any other product or service we develop), may be interpreted in a manner unfavorable to us, may be difficult to enforce and are subject to repeal or modification. 37 In addition to the risk of adverse reimbursement decisions, we also may experience material delays in obtaining such reimbursement decisions and payment that are beyond our control.
We have finite resources, which may restrict our success in commercializing our current products and other products we may develop, and we may be unsuccessful in entering into or maintaining third-party arrangements to support our internal efforts.
We expect competition in the markets in which we participate to continue to increase as existing competitors improve or expand their product offerings. 28 We have finite resources, which may restrict our success in commercializing our current products and other products we may develop, and we may be unsuccessful in entering into or maintaining third-party arrangements to support our internal efforts.
Companies in the medical device industry have used intellectual property litigation to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. From time to time, third parties may assert against us their patent, copyright, trademark and other intellectual property rights relating to technologies that are important to our business.
From time to time, third parties may assert against us their patent, copyright, trademark and other intellectual property rights relating to technologies that are important to our business.
These rules and regulations continue to evolve in scope and complexity, and many new requirements have been created in response to laws enacted by the U.S. and foreign governments, making compliance more difficult and uncertain. The increase in costs to comply with such evolving expectations, rules and regulations, as well as any risk of noncompliance, could adversely impact us.
These rules and regulations continue to evolve in scope and complexity, and many new requirements have been created in response to laws enacted by the U.S. and foreign governments, making compliance more difficult and uncertain.
Healthcare providers may be reluctant to prescribe our products if they believe that reimbursement for the test will not be available for a significant number of their patients. 31 Even where a third-party payor agrees to cover EsoGuard and EsoCheck or any other product or service we develop at an adequate reimbursement rate, other factors may have a significant impact on the actual reimbursement we receive from that payor.
Even where a third-party payor agrees to cover EsoGuard and EsoCheck or any other product or service we develop at an adequate reimbursement rate, other factors may have a significant impact on the actual reimbursement we receive from that payor.
Our products and services may cause serious adverse side effects or even death or have other properties that could delay or prevent their regulatory approval, limit the commercial desirability of an approved label or result in significant negative consequences following any marketing approval. The risk of failure of clinical development is high.
Our business could be materially harmed if reimbursement of any products we may develop, if any, is unavailable or limited in scope or amount or if pricing is set at unsatisfactory levels. 31 Our products and services may cause serious adverse side effects or even death or have other properties that could delay or prevent their regulatory approval, limit the commercial desirability of an approved label or result in significant negative consequences following any marketing approval.
Under the terms of the September 2022 Senior Convertible Note and the Series C Preferred Stock, the holders thereof have certain rights that may impact the extent to which our shareholders would participate in any disposition of our shares of Lucid Diagnostics.
Under the terms of the 2026 Note, the holder thereof has certain rights that may impact the extent to which our shareholders would participate in any disposition of our shares of Lucid Diagnostics.
Failure to adequately protect and maintain the integrity of our information systems issues and data may result in a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. 30 We may become the subject of various claims, threats of litigation, litigation or investigations which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or price of our common stock.
We may become the subject of various claims, threats of litigation, litigation or investigations which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or price of our common stock.
An inability to attract and retain key personnel may impact our ability to continue and grow our operations. 29 Our officers and directors have fiduciary obligations to other companies and, accordingly, may have conflicts of interest in determining to which entity a particular business opportunity should be presented.
Our officers and directors have fiduciary obligations to other companies and, accordingly, may have conflicts of interest in determining to which entity a particular business opportunity should be presented. Certain of our officers and directors have fiduciary obligations to other companies engaged in medical device business activities.
These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We have faced significant challenges raising capital under the current market conditions, and therefore are highly dependent on the ability of each of our subsidiaries to raise capital to fund its own and our operations.
These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We and our subsidiaries have faced significant challenges raising capital under the current market conditions. Due to challenging market conditions, we have found it difficult to raise capital directly into PAVmed or any of our subsidiaries.
Such litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and diversion of management’s attention and resources, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects.
Such litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and diversion of management’s attention and resources, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects. 44 Our outstanding warrants and other convertible securities may have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock and the value of your investment in us.
Additionally, our independent registered public accounting firm’s report on our consolidated financial statements includes an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Additionally, our independent registered public accounting firm’s report on our consolidated financial statements includes an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our plans to address this going concern risk include pursuing further financings at PAVmed or our subsidiaries, and pursuing additional offerings of debt and/or equity securities.
Certain of our officers and directors have fiduciary obligations to other companies engaged in medical device business activities. Accordingly, they may participate in transactions and have obligations that may be in conflict or competition with our business.
Accordingly, they may participate in transactions and have obligations that may be in conflict or competition with our business.
In any event, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance by the current or any extended deadline, in which case, the Company’s stock would be delisted. 22 If we were delisted, that could have a material adverse effect on your investment in the Company, including without limitation by substantially reducing the liquidity of our common stock, and by further limiting our access to capital markets for fundraising.
If we were delisted, that could have a material adverse effect on your investment in the Company, including without limitation by substantially reducing the liquidity of our common stock, and by further limiting our access to capital markets for fundraising. Our subsidiary Lucid may issue shares of its common and/or preferred stock in the future.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“PAVmed ESPP”) (ii) 11,937,450 Series Z Warrants, representing the right to purchase 795,830 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $23.48 per whole share; and (iii) 1,412,865 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 94,191 shares of our common stock.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“PAVmed ESPP”); (ii) 1,559,991 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,467 shares of our common stock; and (iii) 30,000 Series D Preferred Warrants, representing the right to purchase 4,615,393 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $6.50 per whole share.